2223-2225 Greene St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $750 (53 Rentals)
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$898 - $2,742Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Towers At Forest Acres
2050 N Beltline BlvdColumbia, SC 29204
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$925 - $1,025Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Capri Apartments
4425 E Chapel StColumbia, SC 29205
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200 Arbor Dr, Unit C
200 Arbor DrColumbia, SC 29206
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The Landings at Forest Acres
3431 Covenant RdColumbia, SC 29204
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Cross Hill Apartments
4427 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
1403-1407 McArthur Ave
ColumbiaSC29204
2508 Laurel St
ColumbiaSC29204
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$997 - $1,2672 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arrington Place Apartments
1720 Van Heise StColumbia, SC 29204
230 S Gregg St
ColumbiaSC29205
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The Cooper
4214 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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$1,120 - $1,465
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Ravenwood Hills
4215 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
3232 Brookwood Ct
ColumbiaSC29204
2429 Monroe St
ColumbiaSC29205
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$1,199Studio Apartments Available Now
Furnished Studio-Columbia - Ft. Jackson
5430 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206
1507 Brennen Rd
ColumbiaSC29206
619 King St, Unit 210
619 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
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$1,350 - $1,999Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest
5150 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206
2217 Blossom St
ColumbiaSC29205
3522 Truman St
ColumbiaSC29204
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2332 Stark St, Unit 2-Duplex
2332 Stark StColumbia, SC 29205
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Barkoot Apartments
4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
1004 Pine St
ColumbiaSC29205
2228 Harper St
ColumbiaSC29204
225 Myron Cir
ColumbiaSC29209
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Lamplighter Apartments
1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
2549 Cherry St
ColumbiaSC29205
107 Thornwell Ct
ColumbiaSC29205
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Spring Gardens
325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206
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2 Bedroom Apartments
912-920 King St
912-920 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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920 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
2833 Wesley Dr
ColumbiaSC29204
715 Montague Rd
ColumbiaSC29209
1221 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
2838 Ashton St
ColumbiaSC29204
105 Thornwell Ct
ColumbiaSC29205
2705-2707 School House Rd
ColumbiaSC29204
1509 Brennen Rd
ColumbiaSC29206
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
2411 Blossom St
2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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2 Bedroom Apartments
801 King St
801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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2302-2304 Center St
ColumbiaSC29204
6530 Davidson Rd
ColumbiaSC29209
108-110 Kilbourne Rd
ColumbiaSC29205
1700 Dalloz Rd
ColumbiaSC29204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
5000 Forest
5000 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206
5516 Lakeshore Dr
ColumbiaSC29206
700 Kawana Rd
ColumbiaSC29205
2915 Oakview Rd
ColumbiaSC29204
3819 Prentice Ave
ColumbiaSC29205
3121 Rosewood Dr
ColumbiaSC29205
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East Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,423 | $903 | $1,685 |
| East Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $845 | $2,180 |
| East Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $950 | $3,365 |
| East Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $1,100 | $3,530 |
| East Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $1,267 | $2,450 |
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Cheapest Available East Columbia Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Towers At Forest Acres priced from $898. Capri Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towers At Forest Acres | Camellia | Studio,1BA | $898 |
| Capri Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| 912-920 King St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,143 |
| 42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest | A-42 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Carriage Place | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, SC
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.19 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place starting at $1,425 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Cooper | 4 Bedroom 3 Bath | 4BR,3BA | $1.19 |
| Carriage Place | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| 912-920 King St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex | 2332 Stark St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 200 Arbor Dr, Unit C | 200 Arbor Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Capri Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
| Towers At Forest Acres | Camellia | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Columbia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Columbia is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in East Columbia is Capri Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in East Columbia costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Columbia?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in East Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Columbia?
Cheap apartments in East Columbia have an average cost of $308 which is $1,292 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Columbia.
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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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